Living in Dexter, Georgia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dexter · Census data 2020–2024

Dexter has 1,054 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $34,141 (56% lower than the Georgia median), the median rent is $1,040/month.

Dexter is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Dexter at a glance

Population
1,054
Median age
36.5State: 37.6
Median household income
$34,141State: $77,353
Median rent
$1,040/moState: $1,393
Homeowners
78.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
Average commute
34 min

Is Dexter a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Dexter

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dexter the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, which is 39% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,531 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Georgia$303,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Dexter$1,040
Georgia$1,393
United States$1,413

Dexter median household income

The median household income in Dexter is $34,141 and the income per person is $29,334. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).

Median household income

Dexter$34,141
Georgia$77,353
United States$80,734

Housing in Dexter: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
448
Owner-occupied
78.1%
Renter-occupied
21.9%
Vacant
13.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.71

Dexter demographics

Population
1,054
Median age
36.5
Under 18
26.5%
65 and older
18.9%
Households
389
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White60.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black36.7%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dexter ›

Education in Dexter

18.1% of adults 25 and older in Dexter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dexter18.1%
Georgia34.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dexter

Unemployment rate
5.2%State: 5.1%
Average commute
34 minState: 28 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
96.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
77.6%

Dexter vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dexter1,054$34,141—$1,040
Rentz395$56,250$97,000$742
Chester1,808$56,048$82,500$386
Cadwell470$45,625$78,400$763
Dudley718$66,000$190,600$1,130
Montrose311$69,583—$1,266
Dublin16,136$42,988$181,300$847
East Dublin2,489$50,288$153,000$904
Allentown341$46,538——

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Living in Dexter: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dexter, GA?

The median household income in Dexter is $34,141, 56% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How much is rent in Dexter?

The median gross rent in Dexter is $1,040 per month, about 39% of household income.

Is Dexter, GA a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.

What is the median age in Dexter?

The median age in Dexter is 36.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).

How long is the commute in Dexter?

The average commute to work in Dexter is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dexter?

The unemployment rate in Dexter is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dexter?

18.1% of adults in Dexter have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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